TURN YOUR EXPERTISE INTO IMPACT
The Exit Planning Summit is the largest industry conference for advisors dedicated to growing business value and changing outcomes for business owners. Join the professionals shaping the future of exit planning for three days of actionable education, meaningful connections, and ideas you can put into practice. As the only conference that brings together the entire advisory ecosystem, the Exit Planning Summit gives you the opportunity to learn from leading experts, connect across disciplines, and build the relationships and resources you need to deliver better outcomes for business owners
May 2-4, 2027 · San Diego, California
WHY ATTEND THE EXIT PLANNING SUMMIT
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LEARN
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BUILD
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STRENGTHEN
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RESOURCES
LEARN FROM EXPERTS
Learn directly from advisors, industry leaders, and experts who are actively working with business owners and advancing the exit planning profession. Go beyond theory with practical strategies, proven frameworks, and real-world examples designed to help you strengthen your approach and take action when you return to your practice.
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Learn what is working from professionals doing the work
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Strengthen how you advise and engage business owners
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Apply practical strategies within your practice
BUILD MEANINGFUL CONNECTIONS
Connect with fellow advisors, exit planning experts, and solution providers who bring different perspectives, experiences, and expertise to the table. Build ROI-driven relationships that create opportunities for collaboration, referrals, and stronger solutions for the business owners you serve.
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Build ROI-driven relationships
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Connect with professionals across disciplines
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Strengthen your collaboration and referral network
STRENGTHEN YOUR IMPACT
Turn knowledge into action with tools, strategies, and new approaches that strengthen how you communicate your value, engage business owners, and grow your practice. Dive deeper into the areas that matter most to you and leave better equipped to create meaningful results for your clients.
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Strengthen your approach to working with business owners
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Create stronger conversations and client experiences
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Identify new opportunities for growth
DIVE DEEP WITH THE EXIT PLANNING SUMMIT BLOG
Continue learning before, during, and beyond the Exit Planning Summit. Explore insights and perspectives from advisors and experts across the exit planning community to deepen your knowledge, challenge your thinking, and stay connected to the ideas shaping the profession.
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Explore fresh perspectives
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Deepen professional knowledge
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Discover ideas you can put into practice
Networking Opportunities
Actionable Sessions
Partners That Power Your Practice
STAY AHEAD OF THE CURVE, NOT BEHIND IT
Choose the ticket that matches your growth goals. Our General Admission pass gives you access to inspiring sessions, networking opportunities, and the whole exhibition hall. Upgrade to the VIP Ticket for exclusive benefits including private lounge access, invitation-only connections, and premium experiences designed to take your practice to the next level.
New to 2027, CEPAs can now upgrade their EPI Membership to CEPA Plus to include a General Admission Exit Planning Summit Ticket.
*Not applicable for first-year CEPAs
Most Popular with CEPAs
2027 SPEAKERS
Learn from the leaders shaping exit planning.
Scott Snider
President, Exit Planning Institute
Renee Russo
2026 Exit Planner of the Year
Casey Clark
CEO & Co-Founder, Cultivate Advisors
Scott Bushkie
Founder, Cornerstone Business Services
BRING YOUR PLUS ONE
Make the Exit Planning Summit a shared experience and invite your spouse or significant other to enjoy exclusive access to select social events and memorable evenings with our Social Guest Pass!
SEE WHAT'S NEW THIS YEAR
New Agenda Format
A redesigned flow built to spark deeper conversations, maximize takeaways, and create a stronger Exit Planning Summit experience for every attendee.
New Workshops
Dive into interactive, hands-on sessions that sharpen your skills and equip you with strategies you can implement in your business immediately.
More Networking
Connect with more peers, experts, and sponsors through expanded networking sessions and curated opportunities to build lasting relationships.
LATEST NEWS & BLOGS
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EXPLORE THE AGENDA
Find out where and when the summit will be held so you can plan your perfect experience and maximize it.

EXPLORE THE VENUE
Learn more about the venue where the Exit Planning Summit will be taking place, and familiarize yourself with all the amenities for this world-class experience.

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FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
The Exit Planning Summit, brought to you by the Exit Planning Institute, is the annual premier exit planning event, bringing in advisors from across the globe for three days of education, networking, and connection. Offering a variety of workshops, sessions, socials, and more, the Summit is the perfect opportunity to continue your journey to best-in-class.
Professional advisors looking to develop deep and meaningful relationships, advance their knowledge, and drive best practices. The Exit Planning Summit provides an exclusive opportunity to connect face-to-face with the exit planning community and tap into the vast thought leadership and influential power.
No. The Exit Planning Summit is for professionals across the business advisory ecosystem, including both new CEPAs and advisors who are otherwise new to exit planning. Whether you’re looking to deepen expertise, expand your network, or understand business owner clients better, there’s something for you at the Exit Planning Summit.
Yes. The Exit Planning Summit offers opportunities to earn continuing education (CE) credits through qualifying session. The Exit Planning Summit is eligible for 15 Value Acceleration Knowledge Hours. Further CE requirements and eligible credits vary by credential and sessions. Attendees are encouraged to review their current CE information as they plan their Exit Planning Summit experience.
The Exit Planning Summit brings together the full advisory ecosystem around the shared focus of helping business owners grow value and achieve more significant outcomes. The Exit Planning Summit creates space for advisors across disciplines to learn together and exchange ideas, building the type of connections that will create a more collaborative industry. Attendees can plan to leave with new relationships, new ideas, and renewed passion for value growth.
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